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Chevrons

Chevrons is a program with the intention to interview notable individuals from junior enlisted to senior leaders and those in between, who have a great story to tell. Chevrons will always be hosted by two Airmen – a senior NCO and a junior enlisted Airman to ensure the overall variety of the questions and discussion. Our goal is to draw the interest of not only the Top 3, but the Rising 6 as well.

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Chevrons - Ep 044 - Learn Something Every Day

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2025/03/28

In this episode we speak to Air Force Master Sgt. Dominic Collis, a Security Operations Superintendent currently serving with the Space Force. We learn about his passion for serving, and explore his interesting perspective, gained from two decades of service in the Army, at a Navy-run joint base, a tour with NATO in Spain and now with the newest service branch, the Space Force.

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Chevrons - Ep 043 - Running Through Walls, Building...

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2025/02/28

This episode, we speak to Army National Guard Command Sergeant Major James Perrault, the Command Sergeant Major for the 151st Regional Support Group. He shares his advice and lessons learned from his 31 years of service.

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Chevrons - Ep 042 - The Best Advice of 2024

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2024/12/27

This episode is different than our usual episode. We will take some time to review all eleven episodes that we published this year. We’ll highlight the best advice and stories from each guest and talk about what we learned in 2024.Thank you to our listeners! If you have any topic or guest ideas that you’d like to see in the New Year, please reach out! We’d love to hear from you. As you continue to work to become the best version of yourself in the new year, we hope to provide advice, guidance and

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Chevrons - Ep 041 - Professional Military Education:...

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2024/11/29

In this episode, we talk to two Chief Master Sergeants in the Air National Guard – Chief Keith Delgado and Chief Joseph Pitta. We discuss the importance of professional military education, and bettering yourself as you become the best version of yourself. The skills that you learn in these courses are critical to the development of our future leaders. We will hear from Chief Delgado, the senior enlisted leader for the 102nd Medical Group, and Chief Pitta, the Senior Enlisted Leader of the 267th

Chevrons - Ep 040 - Holiday Resilience

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2024/10/25

The holidays can trigger many emotions, including challenging ones. In this episode, we talk about how the best ways to handle the inevitable stress that comes with the upcoming holiday season - for both deployers overseas and service members at home. How do we best handle our emotions? How do we take control of our reactions? How do we navigate the common stressors and triggers that arise during this time? How do we stay resilient and take care of ourselves during this time?Erin Faye,

Chevrons - Ep 039 - Enlistment as a Path to Citizenship

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2024/09/27

This will be a conversation about how, in the military, individuals from diverse backgrounds can come together under a shared purpose to contribute to something bigger than themselves and serve their nation. The contributions of immigrants who serve and swear allegiance to the nation are recognized and appreciated.So for a little background, non-U.S. citizens may be eligible to apply for naturalization, which is the process by which U.S. citizenship is granted to a lawful permanent resident after

Chevrons - Ep 038 - SEA Tony Whitehead: Developing...

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2024/08/30

National Guard Senior Enlisted Advisor Tony L. Whitehead joined us on an episode of the Chevrons Podcast to talk about his story and his perspective from decades of service and shares his advice for the enlisted force.SEA holds the highest enlisted level of leadership in the National Guard. SEA is the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau at the Pentagon in Washington D.C., serving as the Chief's principal military advisor on all enlisted matters affecting training,

Chevrons - Ep 037 - Running with Purpose

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2024/07/26

On this episode of Chevrons, we meet U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Thomas Mannion. Mannion is an Intel Analyst with the 203rd Intelligence Squadron based at Cape Cod, Massachusetts. He is a four-time veteran of the Boston Marathon and has run marathons in New York and London. Running parallel to his passion for long distance running is his dedication for causes that help others. Along the way, he relies on the tools and techniques he uses in preparing for races and applies them in other areas of his

Chevrons - Ep 036 - Deckplate Leadership

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2024/06/28

Join us in welcoming our first U.S. Coast Guard Guest on the podcast, Air Station Cape Cod's Command Master Chief Jacob Linder. We talked to Linder, only two weeks before his retirement, about his 27 years of service and leadership advice for all enlisted members. We discuss the meaning of "deckplate leadership," methods of self-improvement, the importance of not being afraid to ask for help and more.Listen to this episode anywhere you stream your podcasts! Follow along on Facebook and Instagram

Chevrons - Ep 035 - Leaning Forward - the Art of...

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2024/04/26

In this episode of Chevrons, we talk to Chief Master Sgt. Shane McGuire from the 102nd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group and Senior Master Sgt. Rachel Jacobs from the 102nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, about the importance of participation and being involved in something that contributes to a cause bigger than ourselves. We talk Top 3 Council, Rising 6, and explore a number of other opportunities that enlisted service members can take advantage of in giving back to the force.

Chevrons - Ep 034 - Happiness in the Workplace

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2024/03/29

In this episode, we welcome back Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Ryan Yi who previously appeared on the program to talk about Emotional Intelligence (Ep 027). In this Chevrons, Chaplain Yi talks about Happiness in the Workplace. Identifying where job satisfaction comes from, what drives it and ways to balance your work and personal life.

Chevrons - Ep 033 - Sully, Out!

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2024/02/23

On this episode of Chevrons, Chief Sean "Sully" Sullivan, one of the creators of the podcast, bids farewell upon his retirement from the Air National Guard. We spend some time and talk about his career, the thoughts behind the creation of the Chevrons podcast and we even get to kick around some of the topics we've covered on the program.

Chevrons - Ep 032 - Mentorship

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2024/01/26

In this episode of Chevrons we speak to Chief Master Sgt. Dan Ahaesy and Senior Master Sgt. Maria Escobar about mentorship - what it's all about, why it's important and their advice on how to be a good mentor, mentee and how best to seek out those who can help you find your way through life, your career and everything in between. They share with us some of the mentors they've had through the years. We also learn about some of the ways in which they have been promoting and facilitating mentorship at

Chevrons - Ep 031 - Chief Michelle O'Keefe

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2024/01/03

In this episode of Chevrons we speak to Chief Master Sgt. Michelle O'Keefe. Chief O'Keefe has been selected as the next Massachusetts Air National Guard Command Chief, a role that she is quite familiar with. We learn about her background in the ANG and get a preview of some of her goals in returning to the position she held just a few years ago.

Chevrons - Ep 031 - Chief Michelle O'Keefe

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2024/01/03

Chevrons - Ep 031 - Chief Master Sgt. Michelle O'Keefe

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2023/12/29

Chevrons - Ep 030 - Run Until Tackled

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2023/12/01

In this episode we chat with the Air National Guard Command First Sergeant and Career Field Manager, Chief Master Sgt. Aaron Dent. Chief Dent imparts his knowledge and experience in the First Sergeant career field and shares his philosophy on the culture of today’s Airman. Mentorship, empowerment and trusting in and relying on your fellow Airmen in today’s total force.

Chevrons - Ep 029 - Enlisted Development and Resiliency

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2023/10/27

We speak to Chief Master Sergeant Kimberly Pollard. Chief Pollard is the Chief of Air Force Enlisted Developmental Education at Headquarters Air Force at the Pentagon. The Chief shared her thoughts on why Enlisted Development is important, why Resiliency is key to a successful career and your personal life and a bit about her journey in the Air Force.

Chevrons - Ep 028 - First Shirt Roundtable

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2023/10/18

In this episode, we speak to a few First Sergeants and a wing Command Chief about everything there is to know about making a career as a ‘Shirt’. If you’ve ever thought about sewing on a diamond, this is the episode to listen to!

Chevrons - Ep 027 - Emotional Intelligence

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2023/09/30

In this episode, we speak to Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Ryan Yi, and discuss the concept of Emotional Intelligence - why it matters, and how your grasp of it can help you recognize, understand and manage your emotions and influence the emotions of others; improving communications in your personal and professional relationships.

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